What does Preamble of NEDD Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To exempt the Secretary of Energy of certain prohibitions with respect to an unmanned aircraft system, and for other purposes,' aims to exempt the Secretary of Energy from certain prohibitions regarding unmanned aircraft systems. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 14, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of NEDD Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act of 2025.

What does AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF ENERGY WITH RESPECT TO COVERED of NEDD Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to grant the Secretary of Energy authority related to covered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from covered foreign entities. Specifically, it exempts the Secretary of Energy from prohibitions on the procurement, operation, and use of federal funds for UAS from covered foreign entities, mirroring existing exemptions for the Secretary of State. The Secretary of Energy is also granted authority to determine the usage of classified tracking and is provided an accounting exception. The section expands the Secretary of Energy's authority related to the protection of nuclear facilities and assets from UAS. Amendments are made to sections 1823, 1824, 1825, 1827, and 4510 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and the Atomic Energy Defense Act.

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NEDD Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/14/2025 · Introduced: 5/14/2025

Author: Gary Peters (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill exempts the Secretary of Energy from prohibitions on procuring, operating, and using federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from foreign entities, similar to existing exemptions for the Secretary of State.
It expands the Secretary of Energy's authority to protect nuclear facilities and assets from UAS threats.
The bill amends several sections of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and the Atomic Energy Defense Act to implement these changes.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8935(In Committee)Official page

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